VANDALISM has led Eskom to shut down a Seboka substation inthe Vaal, south of Joburg on Saturday, 23 July 2022.
Gauteng Eskom Spokesman, Amanda Qithi, said, "The shutdownwas implemented to protect the transformer from further damage or catching firewhich could result in an explosion.
"The substation control room was vandalised, panel wiringand protection cables were cut creating a major risk to the transformer as itsprotection was compromised, leaving the power utility with no choice but toshut down the substation."
Qithi said the shutdown of the Seboka substation hasaffected the electricity supply to Evaton, Evaton Small Farms, and SebokengZones 3, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
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"Technicians are currently conducting further assessments todetermine the extent of the damages and the equipment required for repairs toestimate when supply can be restored to the affected areas.
"Eskom apologises for the inconvenience caused as it workson repairing the substation and restoring supply to the affected customers.Members of the public are encouraged to report illegal electricity-relatedactivities to the law enforcement agencies or Eskom," Qithi said.
